Civil Litigation

Most adults at some time will become involved in a dispute with another party. It might be a contractor who damaged your home, a roofer who did not fix a leak or a driver who rear-ended you while you were stopped at a traffic light. Most of these disputes will be resolved without involving lawyers or the court system. Some, however, will escalate into Civil lawsuits.

Civil litigation, as opposed to a Criminal prosecution, involves a dispute between two or more individuals or businesses, usually over money. Breach of Contract, Personal Injury, Malpractice and Landlord/Tenant disputes are examples of disputes that, if tried in court, are referred to as "Civil Litigation" matters. The attorneys at our firm are experienced in many areas of Civil Litigation. They routinely pursue claims for personal injury, breach of contract, employment related-cases, claims against insurance companies, and a wide variety of other areas.

Often a lawyer can work out a settlement of the dispute before a lawsuit is started. If that is not possible, you will want a lawyer to represent you in court. The Rules of Civil Procedure that govern court proceedings are complex and not following them can result in your case being lost. You will be at a distinct disadvantage if you don't have an attorney.